Tots Soccer Coach-Mentor

Alexandria Soccer Association Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 11,160 - 16,740; Part time

Job summary

Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA) seeks a Tots Soccer Coach-Mentor to introduce 3- and 4-year-olds to soccer and movement through imaginative activities, creating a safe, playful environment that builds basic motor skills and confidence.

You will assist Lead Coach, lead age-appropriate sessions 1.5 hours, Monday to Friday, with flexible rotations between locations around Alexandria, working with staff and families to promote inclusion and positive youth development.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old (exception for 17-year-olds with relevant experience).
• Able to pass a criminal background check paid by ASA.
• Reliable transportation to assigned locations in Alexandria.
• Able to work collaboratively with coaches, staff, volunteers, students, and families.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, reliability, punctuality, professionalism, and commitment to positive experiences for children.
• Able to lead groups of preschool-age children in a safe, engaging environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend all Tots program sessions and arrive prepared and on time.
• Assist Lead Coach in delivering age-appropriate soccer lessons and movement activities.
• Use demonstrations, simple instructions, storytelling, and positive reinforcement.
• Engage children in games and activities to keep them engaged and having fun.
• Create a safe, supportive, inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with children and model patience and respect.
• Support motor development, listening skills, confidence, creativity, and social interaction.
• Collaborate with Site Lead, coaches, staff, and volunteers to run sessions smoothly.
• Assist with setup, sanitation, and storage of equipment before/after sessions.
• Communicate professionally with ASA staff, school personnel, students, and families.
• Promote ASA values including inclusion and positive community impact.

Skills

Coaching

Youth development

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Tots Soccer Coach-Mentor introduces 3- and 4-year-old preschool students to soccer and physical activity through imaginative, age-appropriate activities that encourage movement, creativity, exploration, and fun. The position creates a safe, supportive, and playful environment where young children can build basic motor skills, confidence, listening skills, positive social interactions, and an early enjoyment of being active.

Key Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Coaching & Youth Development

• Attend all assigned Tots program sessions and arrive prepared and on time.
• Assist the Lead Coach in delivering imaginative, age-appropriate soccer lessons and movement activities for preschool students.
• Use clear demonstrations, simple instructions, storytelling, and positive reinforcement to encourage participation.
• Actively participate in games and activities to help children stay engaged and have fun.
• Create a safe, supportive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with children and model patience, kindness, enthusiasm, and respect.
• Support basic motor development, listening skills, confidence, creativity, and positive social interaction.
• Collaborate with the Site Lead, fellow coaches, preschool staff, and volunteers to ensure each session runs smoothly.
• Assist with setting up, organizing, sanitizing as appropriate, and storing program equipment before and after each session.
• Communicate professionally with ASA staff, school personnel, students, and families.
• Uphold ASA mission and values by promoting inclusion, respect, youth development, and positive community impact.
• Age group: 3-4 years old.
• Approximately 1.5-hour sessions, Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
• Program cycles generally last 6-8 weeks.
• Coaches may rotate between preschool or school locations throughout Alexandria on a daily basis.
• Flexible scheduling options may be available based on program needs and coach availability.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old. Exceptional 17-year-old candidates with relevant coaching or youth development experience may be considered.
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check provided and paid for by ASA.
• Reliable transportation to assigned program locations throughout Alexandria.
• Ability to work collaboratively with coaches, school staff, volunteers, students, and families.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, reliability, punctuality, professionalism, and commitment to creating positive experiences for children.
• Ability to assist in leading groups of preschool-age children in a safe, engaging, patient, and structured environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required. All qualified candidates will be considered.
• Previous soccer playing, coaching, youth development, education, recreation, or athletics experience.
• A genuine passion for mentoring youth and supporting confidence, teamwork, healthy habits, and social-emotional development.
• Experience working with preschool-age children or knowledge of early childhood development.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in active indoor and outdoor school and sports environments and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, run, bend, kneel, crouch, and actively participate in soccer activities for extended periods.
• Ability to set up, move, and store program equipment and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, established in 1970 in Alexandria, Virginia. The mission of ASA is to connect and engage the community through high quality, accessible, sports programs that positively impact Alexandria. The vision of the club is to be a leading community organization that empowers participants to achieve their greatest potential.